Product Description

An essential resource for students of church history

First published in 1997 as The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church, this unique, one-volume reference work has put information on all aspects of the Christian church at generations of reader's fingertips. Its extensive cross-referenced A-Z entries offer unmatched coverage of a wide-ranging spectrum of topics.

A roster of acknowledged experts in their fields penned the entries of the Dictionary of the Christian Church. These authors, representing Christian traditions from around the world, offer informed, even-handed treatment of the many subjects addressed in the DCC.

Whether one is seeking information on the Bible, religious orders, theologians or philosophers, archaeology or spirituality, the Dictionary of the Christian Church is the resource to consult. No library should be without this affordable edition of an authoritative work.

Ideal for clergy, seminarians, students, and anyone interested in topics pertaining to the church

Publisher's Description

An essential resource for students of church history

First published in 1997 as The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church, Third Edition this unique, one-volume reference work has put information on all aspects of the Christian church at generations of readers fingertips. Its extensive cross-referenced AZ entries offer unmatched coverage of a wide-ranging spectrum of topics.

A roster of acknowledged experts in their fields penned the Dictionary of the Christian Churchs entries. These authors, representing Christian traditions from around the world, offer informed, even-handed treatment of the many subjects addressed in the DCC.

Whether one is seeking information on the Bible, religious orders, theologians or philosophers, archaeology or spirituality, the Dictionary of the Christian Church is the resource to consult. No library should be without this affordable edition of an authoritative work.

• Ideal for clergy, seminarians, students, and anyone interested in topics pertaining to the church• Thousands of entries are cross-referenced to ease data retrieval• Scholarly yet accessible• Priced right for home and church libraries

Author Bio

The late F. L. Cross was the Lady Margaret Professor of Divinity in the University of Oxford and Canon of Christ Church from 1944 to 1968. He did crucial academic work on the African biblical canons and early liturgy.

Publisher Description

An essential resource for students of church history

First published in 1997 as The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church, Third Edition this unique, one-volume reference work has put information on all aspects of the Christian church at generations of readers fingertips. Its extensive cross-referenced AZ entries offer unmatched coverage of a wide-ranging spectrum of topics.

A roster of acknowledged experts in their fields penned the Dictionary of the Christian Churchs entries. These authors, representing Christian traditions from around the world, offer informed, even-handed treatment of the many subjects addressed in the DCC.

Whether one is seeking information on the Bible, religious orders, theologians or philosophers, archaeology or spirituality, the Dictionary of the Christian Church is the resource to consult. No library should be without this affordable edition of an authoritative work.

Ideal for clergy, seminarians, students, and anyone interested in topics pertaining to the church

Thousands of entries are cross-referenced to ease data retrieval

Scholarly yet accessible

Priced right for home and church libraries

Editor Bio

The late F. L. Cross was the Lady Margaret Professor of Divinity in the University of Oxford and Canon of Christ Church from 1944 to 1968. He did crucial academic work on the African biblical canons and early liturgy.

Dr. E. A. Livingstone assumed the editorship of the Dictionary of the Christian Church upon the death of F. L. Cross. A specialist in patristic studies, she was made a Member of the British Empire in recognition of her work in that field.

This book has so much-1786 pages. It is SC which I do not like...but maybe would have been too heavy otherwise. It is 2.5" thick. Looks like everything you could want to know/learn from a Christian dictionary is in this book. I am not at all disapppointed in it, but I do wish it had been offered in a hardback. It's very detailed about each entry too. I like that.

I have found this to be an excellent source of information on the Church and her history. If anyone is looking for a BIBLE DICTIONARY or a dictionary that will unequivocally uphold one's own personal biases, then this isn't the volume for them. That being said, I don't think one can find a more comprehensive treasure trove of ecclesial information condensed in a single volume. This will not crowd your bookshelf, but it might crowd your thinking.

Great reference! Serves as a central 'go to' reference for facts concerning the comprehensive CE in, or when preparing for, education. Thorough definitions all CE topics from a multitude of reliable contributors.

I am really enjoying this Book about the Christian Church the only reason I did not rate it 5 stars is that it consentrates on ENGLAND PERSONAL Like C. H. Spurgeon but their is no Billy Sunday etc other than that I like It alot